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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.11, 968.96 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.11, 968.96 and 585.47 is: 807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.11 : 968.96 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.11/968.96 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.11x = 968.96 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.11x = 567,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,297.01/702.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.99

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